MLP: FIM Themed lightsabers

[eastern57]

These are "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" themed lightsabers <==plural lol.. What can I say, it was actually pretty dang fun. I still don't get the whole "brony" thing, and I probably will never watch any more MLP, but who am I to criticize fandom? it was fun to dive into foreign territory again and start pointing at things.. there were a lot of things that I could represent, but sticking to these personalities, emphasizing these traits, using these cues, etc.

Fluttershy is the yellow one with a pink mane. She is timid, loves nature & animals, and represents kindness - but with a comically-crazy temper. Applejack is the orange one with blonde mane. She represents loyalty & dependability, and has a southern twang and country cowgirl sensibilities.

I modified Novastar's Magic Saber font with character quotes and an audio montage to the outro theme song; one for each character.


Video demo (both):






Fluttershy:

CF v6.5 w/ color extender
2x 14670 pack
Rebel RRW (pink w/red FoC)

Fluttershy demo: http://youtu.be/qy6qHEHO-AA






Applejack

CF v5.10
Rebel white (w/yellow filter)
2x 14670 pack

Applejack demo: http://youtu.be/IegZcfgyv-I








Whole album: http://s306.photobucket.com/user/eas...sort=3&page=1#

[MandoJoe]

*Cue Yoshi-Taka freakout*

Good lookin' sabers, E-man. I really dig the shrouds. Those things are just ridiculous, in the best possible way.

[Starwinder]

Heheh nice! ^^

Really cool designs - the shroud pieces with the color schemes and little patterns work perfectly!

[eastern57]

Thanks, guys! Yoshi helped me with ideas, but I hadn't shown him the finished versions. He's my yard stick to gauge how the rest of the Brony community would like.

[Silver Serpent]

Those are very cool. I have a Rainbow Dash saber in the planning stages for the wife, and I think that the font you used will work just as well in hers.

[Yoshi-Taka]

Okay. Real talk. Actual irl screeching throughout most of that video. I was beginning to wonder when I'd see these again.

Yes, my fandom would love them. Although I prefer to use just colour schemes that would match the characters and their personalities, you went far above and beyond that. I'm extremely impressed and glad to be a part of this project (as little as I actually contributed to it). The shrouds and Fluttershy's wing are fantastic touches.
The soundfont made me laugh way too hard. Definitely 100% over the top enough for the universe. I'm working on a soundfont with sounds from the show, so maybe that will give them further options down the line.

Great job, eastern.

[Merik]

Dang! I've been working on some designs for a set of MLP:FIM sabers. You beat me to it, and with a lot more awesome than I could have. Nicely done.

Also, does Douglas/Spartacus know you made those?

[eastern57]

Thanks guys! Yeah, that font was all Novastar, but I enjoyed making the cut sounds and the montage. Yoshi, glad you like them, thanks for your input and help. Awesomesauce. Merik, man, I'm always looking for someone to 1-up me - Do eet! Sparty knows, and he likes them too.